Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
5 Tough Questions Prospective Hires Ask in Interviews
By Caleb BrownFirm owners often flub the answers to these questions, causing talented candidates to reconsider their interest.
January 26, 2022
UBS to Buy Wealthfront for $1.4BThe robo-advisor deal may bring more than $27 billion in assets under management and over 470,000 clients in the U.S. to the Swiss-based firm.
January 26, 2022
11 SEP and SIMPLE IRA Tax Facts to KnowHere are some important questions and answers about contributions, withdrawals and tax rules.
January 25, 2022
FINRA Bars Ex-BofA Rep Accused of Forging Document, Taking Client FundsThe former broker and advisor trainee also failed to inform the wirehouse he was engaged in an outside business activity.
January 25, 2022
Selecting and Evaluating DAF SponsorsSince some fund sponsors target clients directly, advisors must help clients choose the right one.
January 25, 2022
Ex-UBS Broker Spent $4.6M of Client Money on Gifts for Women: SECThe former broker is charged with defrauding a family out of more than $5 million.
January 25, 2022
How Inflation Really Hurts Retirees — and What to Do About ItHere are two cheap ways to help protect against inflation, without buying more stocks.
January 24, 2022
SEC Chief Wants Advisors, BDs to Improve 'Cyber Hygiene'One possible course of action: altering the "timing and substance" of required customer notifications under Reg S-P.